WPS Save and Save As on iOS helps you keep current PDF edits or create a new copy; there are 2 core tasks in total, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Save and Save As is a basic file management feature for PDF files in WPS Office on iOS. It helps you keep your current edits or create a new copy without replacing the original file.
Core capabilities include:
- Save the current document after editing a PDF.
- Choose a save location the first time you save.
- Create a copy through More > Save As and set a new file name and location.
This feature is useful for quick PDF edits on mobile devices, keeping the original file while creating a new version, and saving files to local storage or cloud documents.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office for iOS |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Saving to local storage does not require a network connection; saving to cloud documents requires network access |
| Other | When saving to cloud documents for the first time, sign in first and make sure the device has available storage space |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Install WPS Office on your device, then open a PDF file to use Save and Save As |
| Post-installation check | Open any PDF and look for Save in the top toolbar and Save As under the More menu |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Comparison area | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability summary | On iOS, WPS lets you save current PDF edits directly, choose local or cloud documents on the first save, and create a copy through More > Save As with a custom file name and location. | Microsoft 365 lets users save files to OneDrive or another location and use Save a Copy to create a separate file. | Google Docs on iOS saves changes automatically when possible and offers Make a copy; downloading files follows a separate download flow. | Notion supports exporting content as PDF, and mobile users can export and share or download the file. | Adobe Acrobat supports saving PDF changes and also supports Save As for a copy or a cloud location. |
| Official source | — | Save a document; Save, back up, and recover a file in Microsoft Office | Create, view, or download a file | Export your content | Saving PDFs |
Advantage: WPS keeps Save and Save As in the same PDF workflow on iOS, which is convenient when you need either a quick update to the current file or a separate copy.
Overall Conclusion
WPS places saving the current PDF and creating a copy in one mobile workflow, which fits version management during mobile work. If your main need is automatic cloud saving, page export, or broader desktop PDF management, the other products may also fit specific scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keep edits right after editing | Mobile office users | Avoid losing recent changes | Use Save in the top toolbar to keep the current edits |
| 2 | Choose a storage location on first save | Users who organize files by location | Decide between local storage and cloud documents | Select the save location the first time you save |
| 3 | Keep the original file and create a new version | Review and archive users | Avoid replacing the original PDF | Use More > Save As to create a copy |
| 4 | Rename a copy before saving | Users who manage multiple versions | Make versions easier to identify | Enter a new file name during Save As |
| 5 | Continue working across devices | Signed-in users | Access files on more than one device | Save to cloud documents for later access |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature area | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Save the current PDF | ✅ | ✅ |
| Save As copy | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advanced PDF tools | Depends on the features shown in the app | Membership plans usually include more PDF processing tools |
| File conversion and additional tools | Some capabilities may be limited | Membership plans usually provide broader access |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday PDF saving and Save As tasks | Free | The current feature description does not show a membership requirement for Save or Save As |
| Frequent use of additional PDF tools | WPS Premium | If you need more advanced PDF tools, review the available membership benefits |
How to Subscribe
- Visit the WPS membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- On the purchase page, review the available plans and choose the one that fits your needs.
Source: WPS Office pricing page